How tired I am on the first day of school.
Laura Rubinstein-Salzedo, first-year Historical Performance violinist

Maybe it’s an American thing, but I’m surprised by how there’s an office for everything here.
Christian Reif, first-year conductor

How new the outside of the building looks and how old the inside of the building looks. Airport outside, historical site inside.
Austin Smith, third-year actor

I’m surprised by how much academic work there is.
Gwenllian Llyr, second-year harpist

The variety of talent.
Michael Marquez, second-year dancer

Nothing.
Ji Yong Kim, third-year pianist

How warm and welcoming everyone has been.
Kristen Doering, first-year collaborative pianist